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60 words & definitions

mooch verb
To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
mope verb
To be dejected and apathetic
mosey verb
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
muffle verb
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
mull verb
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.
mumble verb
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
munch verb
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
murmur verb
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
muss verb
To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy
mutter verb
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
mongrel noun
A dog of no definable type or breed
morsel noun
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful
moxie noun
Force of character, determination, or nerve
muck noun
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
mugger noun
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
munchkin noun
A child or short person
mutt noun
A dog with parents of different breeds
muddle nounverb
verb
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
moot adjective
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
motley adjective
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
muggy adjective
(of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid
mum adjective
Silent
murky adjective
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
mushy adjective
Food that is very soft and wet
musty adjective
Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
muzzle nounverb
verb
Put a muzzle on (an animal)
myriad noun
A countless or extremely great number
monstrosity noun
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
mortified adjective
Very embarrassed
monumental adjective
Great in importance, extent, or size
morbid adjective
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death
momentous adjective
Important because of the effect it has on the future
morass noun
An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.
mutilate verb
To damage something severely
muted adjective
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
monotonous adjective
Repetitious and boring
mute adjective
Being silent
mystical adjective
Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.
mundane adjective
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
muddle nounverb
noun
An untidy and disorganized state or collection
muzzle nounverb
noun
A device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.
momentum noun
The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.
morale noun
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication.
moribund adjective
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.
moron noun
A person who acts foolishly or shows poor judgment — someone who makes silly or careless mistakes.
mouthwatering adjective
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
multitasking noun
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time.
mystery noun
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
mutiny noun
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
morose adjective
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
mutiny verb
To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.
motivated adjective
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.
monstrous adjective
Abnormally bad or shocking
multitude noun
A large number of people or things
moody adjective
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
motto noun
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
momentary adjective
Lasting for a very short time.
mystical adjective
Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.
mortality noun
The state of being human and not living for ever
mortal adjective
Unable to continue living for ever.